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Amarillo Globe

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1947

Page

9

Epsilon Sigma Alpha Ends Rush Activities

The Alpha Beta Chapter of Epsilon Sigma Alpha Sorority closed its spring rush with a formal initiation at the Federation Club Rooms. Marguerite Lilly presided as president and initiated new pledges Hettie Regis Jones Marguerite Shamblin Glenmar Rasor Rosemary Glentzer. Members receiving pins included Carolyn Hail Jackie Pletcher Naomi Kimble Margie Kersey Winifred Kimble and Ann Baker. A social hour followed the ceremony.

Epsilon Sigma Alpha Carolyn Hail Margie Kersey Marguerite Lilly Ann Baker Joyce Connery Winifred Kimble Rosemary Glentzer Naomi Kimble Jackie Fletcher Marguerite Shamblin Hettie-Regis Jones Glenmar Rasor Alpha Beta Chapter Epsilon Sigma Alpha Sorority Federation Club Jackie Pletcher

Skyline Needle Club Guests Visit Ogden Home

Skyline Needle Club members were guests yesterday at Mrs. W. H. Ogden’s home, 103 Skyline, with sewing and refreshments for Rachel Garner Doyle Cowart H Z Yarbrough and the hostess. They visited Mrs. C. M. Neely. A May 15 meeting at 2 30 pm will be hosted by Mrs. Jack Spears in Mrs. H Z Yarbrough’s home, 110 Skyline.

Skyline Needle Club W. H. Ogden Skyline Rachel Garner Doyle Cowart H. Z. Yarbrough C. M. Neely Jack Spears

VEW Groups Hear Reports at IOOF Hall Meeting

Auxiliary to Posts 1907 and 1475 of Veterans of Foreign Wars heard reports on district meeting at Perryton and group activities over the past year. Guests included Mrs Flora Stockton Electra and gifts were given to departing Amarillo members. Plans for a new VFW home and a May 22 hospital party with Barber Shop Quartet of Pampa were announced.

IOOF E. R. Bruce Perryton Flora Stockton Electra Mildred Hudson C. W. Smith Amarillo Harold Vogel VFW Veterans Hospital Barber Shop Pampa L. C. Kurtz Ioof Hall

Farewell Courtesies For Mrs. Morgan T Jones Move to Clovis

Mrs. Morgan T. Jones receives a series of farewell events before relocating to Clovis New Mexico. Gavel Club hosts a luncheon at 1711 Jackson with gifts and tributes from members including Ed Mirick Faye Gordon and Mrs. Fred Lyon. Queen Esther Club also honors her with games and travel talk.

Morgan T. Jones Clovis N. M Jones F. E. Warren Jackson Roger Teas G. T. Royse Ed Mirick Faye Gordon Fred Lyon Mrs. Jones Bert Arnold G. S. Babb J. E. Caldwell Carl England Ed Fields C. E. Knight B. F. Stubbs Tina Sadderis H. C. Wisner Western Queen Esther Club Mrs L. J. Vogel J. T. Coggins Vernon Hancock S. M. Phipps Marvin McCuan C. C. Pangle George Stapleton W. T. Moreland M. W. Cole J. N. Flowers William Brune W. M. Rippey

Church Music Program Theme Highlighted by Delta Chi Sorority

Texas Mu Chapter of Delta Chi Sorority held a meeting at Dorothy Peery’s home to hear Pauline Dodge present Music of the Early Christian Church. Plans were made for the Province Conclave in Austin on May 24 25 including travel funding for two pledges and one initiate. Refreshments were served to Eunice Best Frances Hickerson Pauline Dodge Ann McDonald Jessie Marie Frantz Judy Frantz Nadine Thurston and the hostess. A May 15 gathering was scheduled at Eunice Best’s Williams Apartments. Some railroads report fuel savings up to 50 percent using Diesel over coal burning engines.

Texas Mu Delta Chi Sorority Pauline Dodge Dorothy Peery Polk Austin Eunice Best Frances Hickerson Ann McDonald Jessie Marie Frantz Judy Frantz Nadine Thurston Williams Apartments

Wegener reception honors at Veterans Hospital

Dr. and Mrs. K. Wegener were feted at their home with friends and hospital staff. A silver gift was presented as Dr. Wegener, clinical director since June 1940, leaves to become neuro psychiatric specialist in Lubbock. Allie May Knott of Waverly, Iowa attended as special guest. The Mrs. Wegener couple hosted a showery lilac and tulip centerpiece. The club plans a May 15 luncheon at the Amarillo Country Club.

K. Wegener West Eleventh Veterans Hospital Bonnie Schenck Wegener Lubbock Allie May Knott Waverly W. W. Good Cole E. E. Walkes Dr. Wendell W. H. Ponder G. W. Allbrooks L. Roper Eddie Larsen Walter Riddlespurger Marcus Laevesky J. M. Gregory

Mystic Weavers Elect Officers

Mystic Weavers Club met yesterday at 501 Florida home of Mrs. R. H. Ray to elect officers. New officers are President Mrs. C. A. Melton, Vice-President Mrs. J. F. Reynolds, and Secretary-Treasurer Mrs. J. T. Russell. Social hour and refreshments followed.

Mystic Weavers Club R. H. Ray Florida C. A. Melton J. F. Reynolds J. T. Russell

Auxiliary Initiation Completes Six New Members

The Carpenters Wives Auxiliary held a business session at Carpenters Hall last night and welcomed six new members in an initiation led by president Mrs. W. W. Finch. The inducted members were Mesdames Joe C. Greer Neta Goodrich R. C. Munger C. T. Hopkins Edwin S. Johnson and K. L. Cox. Mrs. E. O. Graves' team was acclaimed winner for attendance.

Carpenters Wives Auxiliary Carpenters Hall W. W. Finch Joe C. Greer Neta Goodrich R. C. Munger C. T. Hopkins Edwin S. Johnson K. L. Cox E. O. Graves

Contest Ends With Losses for Mrs Kellys Team

The text notes that contest participants including Mrs R Z Kelly’s team were the losers and will entertain the winners at the next meeting.

R. Z. Kelly

Variety Club Fetes Daughters in Ellwood Park Social

Variety Club members and their daughters gathered in Ellwood Park for an afternoon social hosted by Mrs. Marvin Webb. Guests included Mesdames Otis Haley, Bob Hall, M. W. Hamilton, W. F. Williams, C. o O. Kemp, Marvin Webb, and Mrs. Ed Hamilton. A Polyanna gift exchange spiced the hour. Next meeting is Thursday at 2 PM at 407 Mississippi, the home of Mrs. W. F. Williams.

Ellwood Park Marvin Webb Polyanna Mesdames Otis Haley Bob Hall M. W. Hamilton W. F. Williams C. O O. Kemp Ed Hamilton Mississippi

Pleasant Valley PTA Rummage Sale at Ford's Fruit Market

Pleasant Valley Parent-Teacher Association sponsors a rummage sale tomorrow at Ford's Fruit Market East Tenth featuring clothing and household items.

Pleasant Valley Parent-Teacher Association Ford East Tenth

Social activities calendar highlights tonight

Tonight features Jam Jar party at YWCA at 7 30 followed by Doris Gail Beverley piano recital at Musical Arts Conservatory at 8. Family night at Amarillo Country Club also starts at 8. Saturday offers high school girls volleyball at YWCA 2, story hour at Amarillo Public Library 3, Jam Jar junior high at YWCA 7 30, and a co ed club party and dance at YMCA 8 30.

YWCA Doris Gail Beverley Musical Arts Conservatory Amarillo Country Club Amarillo Public Library Jam Jar YMCA

Amaryllis Chapter Schedules Luncheon at Herring Hotel

Amaryllis Chapter of the Burlington Veterans Ladies Association will hold a luncheon on Tuesday at 12:30 PM at the Herring Hotel. Reservations should be made with Mrs. Sam Mitchell or Mrs. A J Morris using the listed phone numbers.

Amaryllis Burlington

Federation to mark Golden Jubilee at Houston convention

The Texas Federation of Women's Clubs plans a pioneer dinner and pageant to commemorate its 1897 founding during the state convention in Houston May 13 to 15. President Mrs. Florence Johnson Scott of Rio Grande City announced the commemorative events.

Austin Texas Federation of Women's Clubs Houston Florence Johnson Scott Rio Grande City Waco

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